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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
6
Hundreds of brand new cotton dresses in a wide price range from 6.95 to 42.50. The collection features crepe voiles sheer fabrics ramie and Bagdad linens and imported fabrics. Dolly Varden styles appear for younger women. Designed for practical daily wear with style and charm as summer selection is at its best.
Very new and smart looking skirts feature linen and éponge fabrics with Bedford cord and pique. Prices range from $1.50 to $6.60, with white serge and natural linen options plus ramie fine skirts at $3.00 to $6.00. Customers report favorable opinions and quick sales.
A selection of modestly priced yet tasteful everyday china patterns from English, Austrian, and American potteries. Thousands of designs exist from Charles Field Haviland Guerin and others, including five gold and white patterns with green ivy borders and yellow rose accents. Open stock service allows buying any amount.
A catalog style note highlights Wearever Aluminum pans and utensils, Swiss Aluminum items, Onyx and white enameled ware from Austria, and Guernsey fireproof baking ware as part of a broad kitchen equipment selection offered in the house furnishing section.
Washington May M The Senate banking and currency committee prepared thirty nine questions for about 3 000 bankers and artists nationwide. The questions probe defects and aims of a new monetary system under Aldrich’s plan. Readers weigh reserve requirements and centralization options as President Wilson seeks prompt action.
Residents and visitors populate Kendallville and nearby towns with travels, reunions, funerals, and Scout movement. Names include Bassett, Smith, Arnall, Blaner, Barth Therkley, Hall, Eminger, Kurtz, and Wible, with trips to Elkhart, Portland, Garrett, Mishiwaka, and Columbus. The community notes set a lively tempo of daily life and upcoming events.
A fur display notice announces a representative will visit tomorrow for one day only to showcase and take in furs for remodeling and storage. Women are asked to bring or store furs at the venue on the Second Floor of the new fort building.
Tailoring department offers reduced June prices with made to order suits in finest models at 36 and 40 dollars. June brides can have tailored costumes created with a special opportunity. Fourth Floor.
A bridal fabric feature highlights white wedding frocks in shimmering silks. Textiles include charmeuse brocade de cygne satin and chiffon with marquisette overdraping, plus duchesse and lace panels. Gloves with pearl buttons priced 3.50 to 4.50 and hand embroidered silks 1.75 to 3.50 accompany the display.
David Bogner aged 61 years died early Saturday at the home of his sister Mrs. William Wissel at Winona Lake after illness. He had recently come from Fort Wayne where he received hospital care for Bright's disease. The body was taken to Garrett where his widow and several children reside.
May 21 at Bourbon Warsaw Indiana reports indicate a camp fire gathering for Grand Army veterans. Attendees included Rev. BE, L. Seamans, Dr. C. W. Burker, John Cah McComb, S D Hatha W. Sellers, J J Newly, S C Fonk, Harry Hennett, AP Buss, John Pinterton, J F Walters and David Kintzel.
Harry Lowry declares himself a Democratic candidate for city clerk, becoming the fifth entrant in the race. He trails others in early support but says the field has yet to settle.
A downtown retailer seeks a hustling experienced salesman for Myers Dry Goods Co. The position requires proven sales ability, reliability, and knowledge of dry goods. Apply in person at 123 Main Street with references.
A store promotes Humidor Linens for brides and long-ago housewives, featuring damask and embroidered linens. Items include pattern cloths napkins table damask sets luncheon cloths embroidered bed spreads pillow cases and sets towels with prices ranging from a few dollars to over twenty dollars per piece or set. The catalog highlights Irish Scottish French German and Austrian origins and emphasizes new floral designs and high quality Irish linen.
Hand some samples of Modeira embroidery accompany wedding gift ideas as luncheon sets priced from 10 to 126 dollars, napkins 6.75 to 15 dollars per dozen, and round lunch cloths 10 to 35 dollars. Other art linens include lace doilies centerpieces lunch cloths scarfs and Japanese blue and white sets with Filet lace Holland lace Antigis Princess lace and Arabian braid pieces.
The article extols transforming any home into a summer haven. It highlights third floor crafts featuring wicker bamboo and hickory furniture, cool hangings, light floor coverings, luxurious swings and hammocks promising pleasant outdoor days.
In Warsaw Indiana on May 31 Qlande Hatfield aged about 35 died suddenly Friday afternoon at his room above the Power Cigar store. He had complained of feeling ill since Sunday and died of internal hemorrhage. His legal name was Lan Vinton and he held a Metropolitan Life Insurance policy under that name. The agent I M Storn could not locate him by the name Finton, making the policy delinquent until an adjustment is possible.
Decatur Indiana Maytik F Carson of Indianapolis and Charles RB Weybright of Indianapatta, field examiners for the state board of accountants, close their work here on the treasurer and auditor banks. They plan to leave next week after examining four years of accounts and reviewing the private examiner Kizer who assessed Tachot’s tenure. They also examined the books of Treasurer C W Yeager and ex Auditor HL Michaat for the year.
Nellie Riley of Thorn Creek township and Gale Raber united in marriage Saturday at 10 at the Taogini home. Parents approved the union and the couple, after a Purdue electrical graduate, plan to reside in their future home Monday afternoon.
Adams county rural mail carriers elected Roy Wolford of Decatur and A Burkhalter of Borne to represent the unit at the state convention in Greencastle on Tabor day. The old staff of officers was re elected with Louis Nenderhouse as president and Elmer Archer as treasurer-secretary. The association met July 4 to discuss plans and duties.
Decatur Indiana May 11 1914 only ten marriage licenses issued in Adams County during the first seventeen days of May. Remarkably none issued in the past two weeks while May last year had fifteen licenses. Several marriages already announced for the month as it shows a trend toward a busy May.
War sow Indiana May 31 County Clerk Tearenecker lists marriage licenses filed by Harry Ray Inday of Ikham and Retell Dale Gris of Wavter Park William F H Stiver attorney and Tizzie Carman of Piercotan Elir Faulkner of Bour Don and Dera Wyman of Nappente
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